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Ceiling Fan 14/3 or 14/2?

14-2 should be fine for what you are using it for just a fan.
As a general rule i usually always run 14-3 for fans just incase you wanna put a light kit on it laterand have a seperate switch for the fan and light. However you can still get a light kit on a fan using 14-2, but you will be using pull chains. Another option that is available for 14-2 wiring is a remote control device. you install a reciever inside the fan box which also will allow you to operate fan/light seperately from the remote

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Ceiling Fan 14/3 or 14/2?

ALWAYS use 3 wire for a fan. Even though YOU dont want a light the next guy might. You (or the next guy) also may want to add some recessed cans at a later date and you will already have the switch leg in the ceiling.